A defense startup, Anduril, unveiled a helmeted AR system, EagleEye, this week, following a recent Army prototype award and a technical tie-up with Meta.
The EagleEye system can integrate live sensor feeds, track teammates, and surface command tools. Anduril also won a $159 million prototyping contract in September.
This development could speed up the adoption of AR technology in battlefields faster than in consumer markets, raising questions about its impact on soldier tech, civilian wearables, and privacy in 2025.
The contract and product timing are consequential, as the Army is shifting its procurement strategy after experiencing problems with previous IVAS programs.
The reunion of defense hardware and commercial XR could reshape the future of soldier tech, civilian wearables, and privacy.
Author's summary: Anduril's EagleEye debut and $159 million contract win.